Safety
How should a patient be positioned for eating?
What is: Sitting up right
Patient says "My back hurts" is an example of objective information
What is: False-Subjective
Fainting is also known as
What is: Syncope
C.Diff is a type of what precaution?
What is: Contact
Convert Military time of 17:30
What is: 5:30 PM
When a patient falls was is this called_____
A medical chart is considered a legal document
What is: True
Hypoglycemia is also known as
What is the proper order to Don PPE?
What is: Gown, Mask, Googles, and Gloves
What is an example of a barrier to communication?
What is: Using medical terminology, language barrier, difficult hearing.
How often should a patient in restraints be checked on?
What is: Every 15 minutes
Restraints can be initiated by a CNA without the nurses knowledge
What is: False.
Must have a doctors order
A cardinal sign of DKA is___
What is: Fruity/ sweet breath
How many mL in 3 ounces?
What is: 90mL
How should charting error be corrected if handwritten?
What is: Crossing a line through the middle and putting the correct information.
What type of liquids should a patient drink if they have difficulty swallowing?
What is: Thickened liquids
Three transmission based precautions are: Airborne, chemical, and droplet.
What is: False- Airborne, droplet, and contact
What should be done immediately if a patient is bleeding?
What is: Placing a pad on the wound and applying hard pressure
Three types of restraints
What is: Arm restraints (softs or hard), mittens, and chest restraint
Facilities must have this incase a patient is exposed to infectious material
What is: Exposure control plan
Three things that should never be used around oxygen
What is: Wool, smoking, electric razors
-Petroleum based vaseline
A patient can be a DNR and NOT a DNI
What is: True
Fatigue, weight loss, and leg pain are often seen in TB
If all 4 bed rails are up this is considered___
What is: An illegal restraint
A patient who has HIV should be on contact precautions
What is: False, standard precautions